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fablesandtea's review against another edition
4.0
The Golden Rule follows a young girl exploring the different religions through her diverse friend group. She speaks about each religion and how each are different but follow the same sort of mantra. Each speak for kindness. Each believe that we should treat others the way we want to be treated.
The Golden Rule teaches readers the importance of diversity and kindness. Just because someone has a different religion or background as you does not mean they should be treated differently as you would treat someone with the same religion.
The Golden Rule is directed towards a younger audience. I'm happy that Jessica wrote this for younger ages because diversity and acceptance should be taught at young ages.
The artwork in this book is brilliant. It's so beautiful and genuine.
I quite enjoyed this book. I would've more if I was younger, but it had a great message.
librariantracey's review against another edition
4.0
Jessica Marie Baumgartner's book, The Golden Rule is a wonderful book that celebrates the various spiritual beliefs of children. The narrator is a child who tells of her belief in the Pagan saying of "Harm none" and compares it to the maxim of the Golden Rule. She then compares that reciprocal rule of conduct to other religions and philosophies. This book is one that teaches acceptance of other religions and belief systems by showing that they all share one true commonality: The Golden Rule.
The only edits I would make before publishing would be to replace the word "stuff" on page 26 (writers should never use that word!) I would also switch pages 28 and 29 to make the story flow better.
Full disclosure: I received a pdf of this book free from Booktasters in exchange for an honest review.
The only edits I would make before publishing would be to replace the word "stuff" on page 26 (writers should never use that word!) I would also switch pages 28 and 29 to make the story flow better.
Full disclosure: I received a pdf of this book free from Booktasters in exchange for an honest review.
bridgets_books's review against another edition
5.0
A basic concept to live by no matter your religion or philosophy!
The author has captured the essence of every religion and philosophy in two simple words: Harm None! If only the world could practice the golden rule. All it takes is being kind to one another. The simplest concepts are often the hardest to put into practice. Most children are taught this valuable lesson but sometime along the way it gets buried. I hope young & old will give this book a chance.
The author has captured the essence of every religion and philosophy in two simple words: Harm None! If only the world could practice the golden rule. All it takes is being kind to one another. The simplest concepts are often the hardest to put into practice. Most children are taught this valuable lesson but sometime along the way it gets buried. I hope young & old will give this book a chance.
ooha's review against another edition
5.0
For all the children of the world- young and old.
We all grow up in an environment filled with people who are different from us. This story is about a little girl who is curious about those differences and the implications of those differences. But, what she ends up discovering is that we are all more similar than we realize, especially since all follow the same Golden Rule.
I just finished the story. It makes me want to laugh and dance and proclaim my happiness from the top of the building. But, that might piss the neighbours off and so, I’ll try to transfer all of that happiness into this review.
This was such a heart-warming story. In the world right now, politics has become steamier than the climate, tempers have shortened to the point of non-existence and egos have grown to the size of the former Soviet Union. I wish that the situation, which seems to be on the tip of boiling over, was bringing us together. But, instead, people are exploiting our differences- of race, of religion, of gender, of sexuality- to drive us apart; hate crimes are on the rise not in one particular country, but all over the world.
So, in a time where every turn of the newspaper gives you something new to hate about the world, reading this short story where a little girl is looking at religion objectively, with an open mind and with tolerance brings a smile to my face that should last at least the next 12 hours.
The Golden Rule, written by Jessica Marie Baumgartmer has simple words, short sentences and repetitive syntax which kids will delight in. The illustrations by Laura Winship-Fanaei are simple watercolours. Though her human form drawings are kind of misshapen, that’s only on three pages; the rest of her work is really noteworthy for their simplistic beauty. They’ll catch your attention not only because of the eye-pleasing pastel colouring, but also because they are so apt for the written words. They go together really well, especially if you’re going to be reading to the child.
BOTTOMLINE: Have you ever had that moment when you’re reading, there’s a song playing in the background and suddenly, in a serendipitous moment, sound and word align together so well, sync with your imagination so perfectly that you wonder if the song was written for the story or was the story written for the song? The answer is that neither was made for the other; but, sometimes, such perfect matches happen. The illustrations with the writing in this book is one of those perfect matches; and it comes with a beautiful, relevant message too. So, my wholehearted recommendation is to give it a read- you, your baby, your friends, your family, your partner and everybody else in the world.
Happy Reading!
We all grow up in an environment filled with people who are different from us. This story is about a little girl who is curious about those differences and the implications of those differences. But, what she ends up discovering is that we are all more similar than we realize, especially since all follow the same Golden Rule.
I just finished the story. It makes me want to laugh and dance and proclaim my happiness from the top of the building. But, that might piss the neighbours off and so, I’ll try to transfer all of that happiness into this review.
This was such a heart-warming story. In the world right now, politics has become steamier than the climate, tempers have shortened to the point of non-existence and egos have grown to the size of the former Soviet Union. I wish that the situation, which seems to be on the tip of boiling over, was bringing us together. But, instead, people are exploiting our differences- of race, of religion, of gender, of sexuality- to drive us apart; hate crimes are on the rise not in one particular country, but all over the world.
So, in a time where every turn of the newspaper gives you something new to hate about the world, reading this short story where a little girl is looking at religion objectively, with an open mind and with tolerance brings a smile to my face that should last at least the next 12 hours.
The Golden Rule, written by Jessica Marie Baumgartmer has simple words, short sentences and repetitive syntax which kids will delight in. The illustrations by Laura Winship-Fanaei are simple watercolours. Though her human form drawings are kind of misshapen, that’s only on three pages; the rest of her work is really noteworthy for their simplistic beauty. They’ll catch your attention not only because of the eye-pleasing pastel colouring, but also because they are so apt for the written words. They go together really well, especially if you’re going to be reading to the child.
BOTTOMLINE: Have you ever had that moment when you’re reading, there’s a song playing in the background and suddenly, in a serendipitous moment, sound and word align together so well, sync with your imagination so perfectly that you wonder if the song was written for the story or was the story written for the song? The answer is that neither was made for the other; but, sometimes, such perfect matches happen. The illustrations with the writing in this book is one of those perfect matches; and it comes with a beautiful, relevant message too. So, my wholehearted recommendation is to give it a read- you, your baby, your friends, your family, your partner and everybody else in the world.
Happy Reading!
lucytalksbooks's review
5.0
This children's book is something that every child should read. It teaches kids about the faith of different Religions. Believe it or not, this book can teach adults something as well, even though it is aimed at children. I also think that the topics in the book are hard hitting, however the topics are something that kids need to know nowadays. I am glad I was made aware of this book, as I have learnt something from reading this.
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